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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the people of the country to take utmost care during the prevailing hot weather and follow the guidelines issued by various government departments in this regard.
Addressing the nation in his monthly radio programme- Mann Ki Baat on Akashvani today, Prime Minister Modi said people should keep drinking water and remain cautious while going out in the sun.
The Prime Minister suggested that people drink different summer drinks, such as Aam Panna, Buttermilk, Lassi, Sattu Sherbet, Bael Pana, Panakam, Neer Mor, Sambaram, Kokum Sherbet, and Sol Kadhi, which are traditionally made in different parts of the country, to beat the heat.
He said such drinks reflect the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Mr Modi noted that there is no big branding of these drinks, but they embody the experience of generations.
Referring to mangoes, which are often talked about in summer, the Prime Minister said every region has its own mango, its own flavour and its own aroma. He mentioned different varieties of mangoes, such as Langra of Kashi, Alphonso of Maharashtra, Kesar of Gujarat, and Himsagar of West Bengal.
Mr Modi also hailed the contribution of farmers involved in mango cultivation, saying that this journey of the mango is now reaching the global market from the village. He said that these farmers are very special to the agricultural economy.
Prime Minister Modi also mentioned his recent visit to the Netherlands, where, in a special ceremony, ancient copper plates from the Chola period were returned to India.
Mr Modi said, People are sharing joy and expressing pride, and the Tamil community around the world is also particularly enthusiastic about this.’ Mr Modi said these include 21 large and three small copper plates.
He said these copper plates also describe the achievements of the Chola dynasty and reveal how formidable the Chola Empire’s maritime power was. Mr Modi said that they also provide information about their relations with Southeast Asian countries.
He said that astronomy clubs are becoming increasingly popular across the country, and their activities are visible from big cities to small towns and from schools to parks. He urged the youth to join an astronomy club and visit a planetarium during these holidays.
The Prime Minister also talked about a video showcasing as to how a Gangetic dolphin was saved after being trapped in a canal in Uttar Pradesh. He mentioned that India’s first Ganga dolphin rescue ambulance, built under Namami Gange Abhiyan, has played a huge role in this.
The Prime Minister also talked about Girija Amma, who is a teacher in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu and runs close to 15 schools. He said, inspired by Mann Ki Baat, she pledged to contribute to the cause of soldiers in the country. She asked the children to contribute one rupee every day for the brave soldiers.
Mr Modi said that through these small contributions, approximately 40 lakh rupees were collected, and a cheque of this amount was handed over to him by Girija Amma.(UPDATED ON 31ST MAY 2026)
